By the end of Key Stage 4 we aim to have developed knowledge of rights, values of care and early years values of care that underpin the working with vulnerable service users in a variety of settings. Students will develop an understanding of the legislation that also governs the working with service users and will be aware of the consequences of poor practice and care. Students will learn about the safety procedures and security measures that are implemented in settings to keep service users safe. The curriculum is designed to allow deep knowledge of communication skills to be taught but also to allow students to develop their communication skills practically. Health and Social Care will help students to develop knowledge of body disorders and the treatments available as well as developing practical skills of taking body measures and comparing data to the norms. Students should be able to advise service users on healthy lifestyles and diet. The end of Key Stage 4 sees the students develop a deeper knowledge of keeping children safe in Early Years settings and the practical skills of carrying out risk assessments effectively to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
Students will deepen their knowledge and demonstrate their practical skills and think like a practitioner who works with service users, drawing together knowledge, understanding and skills learnt across the 2 years of study.
We aim for Health and Social Care students to finish Paignton Academy with a skill set that will enable them to access level 3 courses or apprenticeships and with an excellent foundation of knowledge of how to care for and treat people in any Health, Social or Early Years setting.